The Red Mansions

Chapter 54

With the influence of Hanmozhai backed by Princess Jinyang, such as saying hello to several booksellers in Shenjing City not to accept Jia Heng's manuscripts, it can really create a "banned" appearance.

When Liu Tong went downstairs from the third floor of Hanmozhai, when he saw Jia Heng, he relayed Miss Lianxue's thoughts, and said, "Young Master Jia, it remains to be seen whether that nobleman can see you to negotiate the price again, Young Master Jia." Give the manuscript to the old man first, and the old man will send it to that girl."

Jia Heng nodded, handed over the accompanying manuscript, and said: "Every six episodes are here, Mr. Lao."

Obviously the maid next to the nobleman didn't want to see him.

Changing places, he is mostly like this.

Jia Heng picked up the tea on the small table, took a sip, and said to the waiter at the side, "Tell your shopkeeper, I'll go back first."

In the past few days, I have to prepare for the wedding, and I have to send several invitations in person.

Whether it was the former cousins ​​Dong Qian, Cai Quan, and Xie Zaiyi, or Song Yuan, Han, and Yu from the Imperial Academy, or the Shenwu general Feng Tang's house, and the old lady Jia Mu, he needed to visit in person.

Jiamu's place is just a thoughtful etiquette.

Don't even think about it, why did Mother Jia come?

But no matter what, when it came to Jia Zhen's marriage, Jia's mother still upheld justice. No matter what her consideration was, he would accept the favor, not to mention sending Qingwen over, and Qin Keqing passed the door smoothly. , always be informed.

But for the attitude of the Jia family, his strategy is still to maintain a nonchalant attitude, cut it if he can, and don't be sucked by the Jia family if he can't.

Of course, the exchange of benefits is not included in this list.

In fact, this can be regarded as the reason for the decline of the Jia family. However, all the families of officials and noble families do not mean that the descendants of the direct line are all successful. It is when you win over and accept.

Mother Jia sent her maids away, probably unintentionally for this purpose.

On Jiaheng's side, he left Hanmozhai, took a donkey cart, and rushed to his home to write a wedding invitation and give it away, but he won't mention it for now.

But she said that Lianxue took the manuscript, and under the service of two nuns, boarded the carriage parked at the back door of Hanmozhai, and headed towards the Princess Jinyang's mansion.

This eldest princess was the mother of Emperor Chongping, and was favored by the empress dowager in Changle Palace.

Even the Princess Mansion built is majestic, majestic and magnificent. The garden covers an area of ​​several hectares, with pavilions, towers, pavilions, rockery and covered bridges. It is several times more honorable than the ordinary prince's house.

In fact, since Shenjing City became the capital of the Chen Han Dynasty, it has undergone successive renovations and has gradually returned to its old appearance in the Tang Dynasty.

It is true that since the Tang Dynasty, in the troubled times of the Five Dynasties, the land of Guanzhong has been repeatedly attacked by soldiers, the capital city has gradually been dilapidated, water transportation has become impassable, and the population loss has increased. It seems that it is no longer suitable for establishing a capital. Eat sand?
In the Song Dynasty, the Western Xia Party Xiang Xiao was in trouble with the Northwest, so Song naturally would not abandon Bianjing's mature water transport system and instead set up its capital in Chang'an.

But it is far away from Kaifeng, the capital of the former Song Dynasty, which has no danger to hold on. It suffered the shame of Bianliang and died in the Jin Dynasty in the Song Dynasty. How could Han not learn from the lesson and learn from the pain?

Taizu and Taizong of the Chen Han Dynasty planned for the continuation of the clan society and the long-term stability of the country. It took more than [-] years to rebuild Xijing. In order to solve the dilemma of the small population and the food in Luo, they dredged the river in Guanzhong, extensively repaired water conservancy, and expanded the city. , to build a palace, after a hundred years, it is worthy of a capital, with the solidity of Weihan, and the danger of mountains and rivers.

Twenty years ago, Liaodong fell, and the Eastern captives held strong cavalry and threatened Beiping, shaking the world.

It also shows the foresight and foresight of the former Chen Han Taizu in choosing his capital.

In fact, in the pre-Ming Dynasty, in the 24th year of Hongwu, there was the idea of ​​establishing the capital of Chang'an. Hu Ziqi, the supervisory censor, said: "...According to the danger of Baier Rivers and Mountains, you can raise the hopes of the princes and give the world a place where the victory is better than Guanzhong. At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang was quite moved, and ordered the prince Zhu Biao to inspect Guanzhong, but after Zhu Biao died of illness, the matter of moving the capital gradually came to an end.

After the Jingnan Rebellion, the capital was moved to Beijing.

It is no exaggeration to say that the establishment of the capital is... a thousand-year plan.

Since it is a millennium plan, Xiongan has been planning for decades to recreate the universe and readjust the latitude and longitude...isn't it an exaggeration?
Lianxue lifted her skirt, got out of the carriage, entered the mansion, walked for about half an hour, passed through the moon gate, walked around a main hall of Xuanhua Hall, and came to a three-story attic, listening to the The sound of the piano coming from above Qionglou made the steps light.

The wooden ladder in the attic is covered with wool carpets, so going up and down the stairs is silent.

Lianxue came to the second floor and looked up at the familiar gorgeous figure. He was wearing a long red dress with a slender waist and high girdle, which set off his exquisite and graceful figure. Under the slender and fair neck, the collarbone was as delicate as Jade, under the tube top are beautiful twin peaks.

There is a golden hairpin between the lush clouds, and the woman’s hair bun is pulled up high, reflecting a beautiful and peach-like face, even if no makeup is applied, it is difficult to conceal the peerless beauty , and between the corners of the woman's brows and eyes, there is a familiar and charming charm.

With every gesture, the temperament is elegant and elegant.

Xian Xiansu was holding a purple sand teapot in his hand, pouring tea, and the steaming water was poured into an amber glass-like wine glass. The tender green tea leaves were stretched out one by one. On the opposite side of the small table, there was a man in a plain embroidered boa robe sitting on his knees. , aged 24 to [-] years old, with a thin face, a young man with eagle nose and dark eyes, and curly hair, bowed to thank him.

"My aunt's tea art is becoming more and more proficient." Chu Wang Chen Qin took a sip from the teacup, glanced at the beauty in palace clothes opposite him, his dark and soft eyes flashed, and he couldn't help but feel amazed .

I don't know if she sensed this gaze, the eldest princess of Jinyang frowned, and her snow-like jade face was a little cold, and she said lightly: "What serious business does the king of Chu have, just send Chang Shi to come. That is, there is no need to ask Yue'er to deliver the message."

But the day before yesterday, the King of Chu gave Li Chanyue, the princess of Qinghe County, a precious horse of the Zhaoye Jade Lion, and Li Chanyue led the King of Chu to the mansion, begging to see Princess Jinyang.

The King of Chu put down his teacup, smiled at Princess Jinyang, and said, "I know that I can't hide it from my aunt Fayan, and I do have something to ask. The day before yesterday, Master Li reported to his father in the Daming Palace that he wanted to raise a batch of military equipment and food fodder. , immediately sent to the front line to supply Shandong Admiral Lu Qi's subordinates, and my nephew was not talented that day, so he took the initiative to ask for this job."

"When the affairs here are in turmoil, you can take the initiative to share the worries of the emperor, and it is not in vain for the emperor to send you to the Ministry of War to observe politics." The eldest princess of Jinyang looked calm, and said polite words in a cold voice.

The two kings of Qi and Chu were not descended from the empress of Emperor Chongping, so compared to the two kings of Wei and Liang, the king of Chu naturally had a lukewarm attitude towards Princess Jinyang.

The King of Chu didn't take it seriously, put down the teacup, and said seriously: "Auntie, now my nephew has a problem and is going to disturb my aunt."

Princess Jinyang Yurong paused slightly, and said, "What's the problem?"

The king of Chu explained: "In the past, the Ministry of Households raised grain and fodder, but now it is suddenly taken over by my nephew. The Ministry of Households said that the autumn grain has not yet been transported to Beijing, and the summer grain in the warehouse will be used to supply the official salary of the Beijing camp. It cannot be tampered with. It’s the time when we can’t meet the famine, so we have to buy grain separately. My nephew heard that my aunt has dozens of grain shops in Beijing, so I’m so kind as to ask if I can spare some and sell it to my nephew.”

Hearing the words, Princess Jinyang twisted Liuye's thin eyebrows, her phoenix eyes flickered, and said in a clear voice: "These businessmen's affairs, you can go and talk to the manager Xie at the mansion. Just sell it to you at the purchase price."

The eldest princess of Jinyang owns tens of thousands of hectares of fertile land, and also manages a part of the grain business that is transported from Bashu to Beijing.

The King of Chu sighed and said, "However, the Ministry of Household Affairs only allocated 20 taels. If it is to buy grain, there is still a gap of 30 taels..."

At this time, Li Chanyue, who was playing the piano, stopped playing the piano, walked gracefully, and said with a sneer: "Brother Wang sent me a Baoju, is it to find my mother to fight the autumn wind?"

　The article is considered to be a response to the matter of going to the capital of Chang'an. After all, it is a historical fiction, and some readers should not be too entangled.

　
(End of this chapter)